Central Processing Technician III (40 hours, Evenings)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Central Processing Technician III to oversee advanced sterile processing duties and lead CP Tech I/II teams. You will coordinate instrument delivery across surgical areas and ensure inventory accuracy, records, and labels are up to date.

The role requires strong English communication, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as CRCST or CSPDT preferred; maintained with CEUs annually.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in collecting, cleaning, decontaminating, packing and storing sterile instruments.

Responsibilities

• Provide instrument delivery to Surgical Suites, Labor & Delivery, and Ambulatory Surgery.
• Coordinate CP Tech Team efforts to maintain instrument carts at PAR levels.
• Maintain detailed records and logs, print labels, and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

English fluency

Organization

Team coordination

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Sonic sterilizer

Sterrad

Steris

ETO sterilizer

MS-DOS / Office

Job description

Position: Central Processing Technician III

Schedule: 40 Hours, Evenings, Every 3rd Weekend as needed

Position Summary: The Central Processing Technician III (CP Tech III) must be able to perform all the duties of a CP Tech I and CP Tech II, and must meet or exceed BMC/Department and Industry standards in carrying them out. The CP Tech III is responsible for collaborating with Supervisors, the Clinical Educator, and the Training Coordinator to provide instruction and preceptor-ship to CP Tech IIs and CP Tech Is as directed. The CP Tech III also ensures the availability and delivery of Surgical Modules, instruments, and other surgical supplies to and from the Surgical Suites, Labor and Delivery, Ambulatory Surgery, and other customer departments. The CP Tech III uses superb English language and interpersonal skills to maintain open oral, written, telephone, and electronic communication with all Health Care Team members. The CP Tech III identifies, locates, and prints out MD preference cards from the CP Department’s computer system and facilitates improvement in quality and service. The CP Tech III also coordinates the efforts of the CP Tech Team to maintain the OR Suites’ instrument supply carts at PAR levels. All CP Tech IIIs must maintain detailed records (including accurate written logs and computer-generated labels). The CP Tech III completes assigned work on time, enabling the Department to achieve its mission.

Position Summary: The Central Processing Technician III (CP Tech III) must be able to perform all the duties of a CP Tech I and CP Tech II, and must meet or exceed BMC/Department and Industry standards in carrying them out. The CP Tech III is responsible for collaborating with Supervisors, the Clinical Educator, and the Training Coordinator to provide instruction and preceptor-ship to CP Tech IIs and CP Tech Is as directed. The CP Tech III also ensures the availability and delivery of Surgical Modules, instruments, and other surgical supplies to and from the Surgical Suites, Labor and Delivery, Ambulatory Surgery, and other customer departments. The CP Tech III uses superb English language and interpersonal skills to maintain open oral, written, telephone, and electronic communication with all Health Care Team members. The CP Tech III identifies, locates, and prints out MD preference cards from the CP Department’s computer system and facilitates improvement in quality and service. The CP Tech III also coordinates the efforts of the CP Tech Team to maintain the OR Suites’ instrument supply carts at PAR levels. All CP Tech IIIs must maintain detailed records (including accurate written logs and computer-generated labels). The CP Tech III completes assigned work on time, enabling the Department to achieve its mission.

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or government recognized equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Requires certification as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) by the International Association for Central Sterile Healthcare Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), or, as a Central Sterile Professional Department Technician (CSPDT) by the American Society of Healthcare Central Sterile Professionals (ASHCSP). Certification needs to be maintained by obtaining the required CEU’s each year through the certifying agency.

Experience

• Requires minimum of 5 years prior experience successfully collecting, cleaning, decontaminating, packing, and storing sterile instruments in accordance with Industry standards.

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires demonstrable ability to operate all department equipment, including sonic, Sterrad, Steris, Ethylene Oxide (ETO), and steam sterilizers, MS DOS-based Microsoft Office computer system, and touch-screen inventory and kit assembly applications.
• Requires ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in English with CP Department Director, Clinical Educator, Managers, Administrative Coordinator, and other staff, as well as with MDs, Charge Nurses, Supply Chain staff, including outside vendors, and members of other BMC clinical and support departments as necessary, in order to accomplish CP Department tasks.
• Requires ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Requires ability to communicate with, coordinate, and facilitate among a diverse team of CP Tech Is, IIs, and IIIs to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to accurately interpret and use medical terminology and abbreviations.

Compensation Range

$26.33- $34.75

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or 'apps' job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.